sonic purity Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 I owned a car audio shop for about 10 years, but I closed down about 6 years ago. All of the sub boxes that I built I used wood screws and liquid nails or wood glue. I have seen a few boxes on here that seem to be held together with just wood glue and no screws. Will a sub box hold up to the pressure if you dont use wood screws to anchor it down? Or is everyone using wood screws and I just cant tell from the pics. Quote n2caraudio.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM9104 Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 the glue holds the box together the screws are there to keep the two pieces of mdf/birch held together while the glue adheres the two pieces together. Quote 2015 Honda Civic LX 4dr | 24k miles Stock H/U and mids/highs Power Acoustik GW3-12" D2 Sub HiFonics BXX1200.1D @ 1ohm Random 2.5^3' dual ported box NVX LOC Stinger wiring throughout 1977 Chevy SWB Cammed 350 Dual exhaust Cheap Wish stereo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AI James Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 and liquid nails can crumble under the pressure its NOT the same as wood glue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic purity Posted July 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 (edited) I always used the wood glue and liquid nails to form a tight seal more than rely on it for strength. I actually started out using clear silicon till I found out the fumes can errode the surround on the subs. Edited July 21, 2008 by sonic purity Quote n2caraudio.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM9104 Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 :01nocomment8so: Quote 2015 Honda Civic LX 4dr | 24k miles Stock H/U and mids/highs Power Acoustik GW3-12" D2 Sub HiFonics BXX1200.1D @ 1ohm Random 2.5^3' dual ported box NVX LOC Stinger wiring throughout 1977 Chevy SWB Cammed 350 Dual exhaust Cheap Wish stereo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AI James Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 hey not everyone knows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic purity Posted July 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 :01nocomment8so: I can say that I never had a box fail on me in 10 years. I usually overbuilt them. Quote n2caraudio.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic purity Posted July 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 This guy make a really good point. Glue two pieces of MDF together, let it dry and try to break the joint. You will see that the wood breaks before the glue seam. Quote n2caraudio.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacomabanga1986 Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 i nail my boxs together, i dont use woodscrews cause i dont like em, im better with a brad nailer than i am a screw driver on buildin boxs, i use 1&1/2-3/4 nails to put it together with wood glue and my box is still together and i pound on it everyday, i aint used a screw sence the 90's, now i dont hate usein screws to build boxs, but i have better luck with nails tho, and i always use burch plywood cause somehow burch has a good resonance like when they make instruments with it, but anyways i use cylicone cauk in the seams, woodglue in the joints and brad nails to put together, but thats just me Quote here's a link to my system 99 toyota tacoma , 2 mtx 8000 1504's in a sealed downfire , 1000w memphis amp here's a link to my other system my 90 geo prizm test car heres a thread i got of new songs u can dl that are legal = Some Good Bangage/you Can Dl These Free And Legit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forevrbumpn Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 wood glue and nails, usually about 16g brads, or 18g and screws, but I only use a few screws per board, the rest would be nails, seal the inside with anything -Ive used silicone for years, it only effects surrounds that use Toluene based rubber glues, and that is only if the sub is mounted right away, and the fumes stay trapped in the box The all edged get routed flat for professional look, then rounded Quote I have a ritual called "terminator". I crouch in the shower in the "naked terminator" pose. With eyes closed I crouch for a minute and visualize either Arnie or the guy from the 2nd movie. I then start to hum the T2 theme. Slowly I rise to a standing position and open my eyes. It helps me get through my day. The only problem is if the shower curtain sticks to my terminator leg. It sorta ruins the fantasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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